The Uncommon Officiant

Pricing

Prices start at $600

Packages

Prices start at $150

About The Uncommon Officiant

The Uncommon Officiant

Officiant Extraordinaire

I am a licensed wedding officiant from Worthington, Ohio and I have been performing weddings in Columbus and the central Ohio region since 2011. I love what I do and in the past 14 years I have presided over more than 650 ceremonies. Your ceremony is the first interaction your guests have with your wedding. So I set the right tone and generate the right atmosphere for everyone to relax, celebrate, and be present for the entire experience. Whether it’s a traditionally formatted wedding, non-religious ceremony, earth-based handfasting, or a simple elopement at a park, I am here to make sure your wedding is exactly what you want it to be.

I call myself The “Uncommon” Officiant simply because I do things a little differently. Rather than simply insert your names into an existing ceremony template, I specialize in making sure your ceremony is completely personalized and enjoyable. I take the time to walk you through the process prior to your wedding, get to know the both of you, and write custom ceremony that is only about you and your relationship; all while adding a little personality into things to ensure everyone has a good time.

In three words: Creative, Fun, Positive

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Services

Ceremony types

  • Civil Union
  • Commitment Ceremony
  • Elopement
  • Interfaith Ceremony
  • Legal License Signing
  • Multicultural Weddings
  • Non-religious Ceremony
  • Other
  • Religious
  • Vow Renewal Ceremony

Religious affiliations

  • Buddhist
  • Christian
  • Interfaith
  • Jewish
  • Pagan
  • Secular
  • Spiritual
  • Unitarian
  • Wiccan

The Uncommon Officiant packages

Elopement

Description

Just the basics: Some I Do's, a couple of rings, and a kiss. More than the courthouse, but less than a shindig.

What’s included
  • Simple ceremony and paperwork

Intimate Engagement

Description

Other people might refer to this a "micro-wedding," but this is my package for smaller and simpler ceremonies of up to 20 people. Depending on the size, this package costs between $350 - $500.

What’s included
  • Planning meeting
  • A short, but custom ceremony
  • License filing

Full Custom Wedding Ceremony

Description

The Big Shebang! For larger weddings of more than 20 people, complete with storytelling, vows, rings, unity ceremony, readings, and anything else your creative minds can come up with to celebrate your big day. Base price is $600 and a rehearsal can be added for an additional $100.

What’s included
  • Planning Meeting
  • Ceremony Drafting
  • Cooperative Editing
  • License Filing

Reviews

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    DeeAnna R.

    Rating: 5
    •May 21, 2026

    perfect choice for our day.

    We chose The Uncommon Officiant to marry us and we couldn't have been happier with that decision. From our first conversation, they got back to us quickly and explained everything in a clear, straightforward way. They took time to learn about us and personalized our ceremony in ways we didn't even expect. On the day of our wedding, they delivered our vows flawlessly and showed real flexibility when we needed to shift things around. The Uncommon Officiant went above and beyond what we thought an officiant would do, making our ceremony feel authentic and special. We'd recommend them to any couple looking for someone who truly cares about getting it right.

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    Benton

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 16, 2025

    Alleman

    Robert, The Uncommon Officiant was fantastic to work with for our wedding ceremony. He has a very clear, professional, and fun communication style that made the planning process effortless. Robert paid fantastic attention to detail and was extremely accommodating throughout the process. He delivered the ceremony with a perfect balance of humor and heartfelt compassion, making the experience truly special for us and our guests. If you have the chance to book Robert, I highly recommend doing so as soon as possible - he seems to be growing in popularity, so again, book asap and you will not be disappointed!

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    Charlie A.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 16, 2025

    Highly recommended

    In the consultation he was an organized & reassuring. On the wedding day itself, in addition to speaking eloquently & memorably, he literally saved the day twice. We’re very happy with our choice of officiant. I couldn’t imagine anyone else doing a better job.

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    Lisa K.

    Rating: 5
    •Jun 11, 2025

    Mom

    In the last two years, Robert stepped up and performed the End of Life celebrations for both my mother (his grandmother) and my best friend, (his other mother). The ceremony brought heartfelt tears of sorrow, and much laughter of joy and celebration! We couldn't have asked for a better dedication!

Absolutely. I’ve been preforming LGBTQ weddings since before they were legal. I even had the honor of performing the first ever gay wedding at the Statehouse (May 13th, 2017) I am well versed with the nuances which accompany a same sex wedding or gender non-binary wedding. But like with everything else I do, I am happy to celebrate love in all of its forms.
My adventure in officiating actually started at my own wedding. My wife and I were on the hunt to something a little different with our ceremony, but we were unable to find someone who would perform what we wanted. Everyone we talked to said something to the effect of “That’s not what a wedding is supposed to be.”I balked at that idea, so I wrote my own wedding and had a friend perform it. We had so much fun that night that, as my friends started getting married, they began asking me to write and perform their ceremonies. Since then it has become a passion as much as it has a career.
The quick answer is: not usually. I’ll stick around for part of cocktail hour to take care of the paperwork and maybe eat a cheese cube or two, but I typically make a quiet exit before the introductions. Weddings are expensive enough and I don’t like burdening my couples by asking them to feed me. If it is the case that a couple really wants me to stay, I will attempt to make that happen. Sometimes I’ve got other weddings to get to and sometimes I’ve got dad-duties at home, but I’ll do what I can to hang out for a bit.
Like with wedding receptions, the answer is generally no. However, there are 2 schools of thought here. My perspective has always been that rehearsal dinners are a family affair; a chance for the two families to spend some time together and get to know each other in a new intimate way before the wedding. So out of respect, I opt not to attend as I would not want to invade. The other school of thought, is that I am performing an important or intimate service and it may be the case that members of the family want to get to know me a little bit before I do that. If your family happens to be of the 2nd variety, I'll do what I can to stay.
Yes, yes, and thrice-times-a-yes. Did I mention I love celebrating people in all of the ways that bring them joy? This just adds to the fun. My closet is large and I have a number of costume/outfits already, but I’m up for most challenges. However, if I don’t own it and it is the case that you can’t provide it, then the cost would fall on you. I have a number of sources from which to obtain new costumes, so I can help hunt it down if you need.

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